Hot Sunday

Bank sign read 95 again today. I don't think it's stuck either.
The old hairy legs still had plenty of yesterday's century in 'em this morning. Moving was not what they wanted to do. Fortunately I still have some persuasive powers, over my body. I do have to compromise, bargain and deal, though, (you know sort of like a marriage) to get what I need. Today's compromise was to go slow. Hmmm, that was yesterday's compromise too. I'm not sure that's fair.
It was  another beautiful mid-summer day, with plenty of hazy sun, temps in the 90's and humidity that completely drained the water bottles.
Lush green fields, lakes filled to their shores and trees reaching their leaf laden branches out to a cloudless sky is what I rode with today. Just gorgeous! 50/17.3

A Little Me Time

Hot and steamy today...perfect for a century. I did get out a little earlier than usual to try and beat the heat, but it was 95 by the time I'd logged all 100 miles. Rode to Belle Plaine and Blakely. Had to take a different route because the Bloomington Ferry Bridge river crossing is flooded.

I was in no hurry today. The old hairy body is a relentless governor. A solo effort today.100/18.6

Friday Off Pics

It's been too long. It feels so good to be getting out with my camera again. It's got a long way to go, but camera time is gaining on ride time.

Hazy Dusk

Free

Mighty nice ride with about 30 cyclists. The conditions were ideal. No flats, no one got lost, and it was just fun to ride with good real people. Today was all about scenery and being on the bike with lots of friends. 57/16.5

Hard To Beat

Another perfect summer evening. 20/16.8

Harriet at Dusk

Lazy Summer

Weather couldn't be better. Riding is fine. 20/16.4

More Summer

I'll take it. After a very nice weekend of riding and friends, the short work week of the 4th is looking just as good. Rides are definitely feeling better. 21/16.4
Along The Mississippi (on the bike with the point & shoot)

Minnehaha Creek

Got Over To The Harriet Rose Garden Later Tonight (always a favorite place to get some evening pics)